7 from 7: Stories for your Wednesday afternoon

It's almost time for East Texas News at 4; here are a few stories that might interest you until then.

1. The wife of a Kilgore firefighter lost her battle with cancer shortly after 10:00 p.m. last night. Kim Baxter was diagnosed with cancer shortly after her husband, Jason, joined the Kilgore Fire Department. Their story here.

2. A four month fraud investigation conducted by investigators of the Tyler Police Department, FBI and other county and local police agencies has led to numerous suspects being charged with Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity. The list of names is lengthy; anyone you recognize?

3. Chief Meteorologist Mark Scirto says we may break some longtime records over the next few days as an unprecedented mass of cold air moves into the area beginning tomorrow. Out ahead of this cold front we will see another warm day across East Texas today, with highs in the lower 80s. There will be a slight chance of an afternoon thundershower or two as well. Join Mark for the rest of the week's weather, and what to expect over your weekend, at 4, 5 and 6.